Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ksu
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 14 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426565
Common Names
- Viola angkae
- Angkae Violet
- Angkae Blue Violet
Description
Viola angkae (also called 'Angka's Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Thailand. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, usually white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola angkae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola angkae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a white center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola angkae can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Viola angkae
Viola angkae is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Viola angkae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola angkae?
Viola angkae
What is the common name of Viola angkae?
Angka's Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola angkae?
Woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,